Practice Theory Questions II

Question 1

Where is Dole produced?

Answer 1

Valais in Switzerland

A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay

Question 2

What wine would Achaval Ferrer likely produce?

Answer 2

Malbec from Mendoza Argentina

Question 3

What grape is Soldera made from?

Answer 3

Sangiovese

Question 4

What is the general R/S for Malvasia Madeira?

Answer 4

In Baume ranges: >3.5’

Question 5

What region produces wines called “Rainwater”?

Answer 5

Madeira

Question 6

Name the general climate for the following wines:

Château Grillet

Rivasaltes

Answer 6

Château Grillet: Continental

Rivasaltes: Mediterranean

Question 7

Who two regions are most affected by the Cook Strait?

Answer 7

Wellington and Nelson

Question 8

What country practices Controliran?

Answer 8

Bulgaria

It is a superior controlled appellation of origin within a DGO, each controliran wine must be produced from the appellations permitted grape varietals

Question 9

What is the major white varietals for Controliran in Bulgaria?

Answer 9

Red Misket

Rkatsiteli

Dimiat

Question 10

Which region is the furthest west? Kamptal, Wein, Carnuntum, Mittelburgenland

Answer 10

Kamptal

Question 11

What is Hanepoot a synonym for?

Answer 11

Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa

Question 12

What region produces Roter Hang?

Which producer makes it?

Answer 12

Rheinhessen

Gunderloch is a marquee producer

Question 13

Where is the Vale Isarco?

Answer 13

An official subzone of Alto Adige

Question 14

What current affects the South African Coast?

Answer 14

The Benguela Current

Question 15

What districts are the following regions in?

Elim

Constantia

Answer 15

Elim - Cape Agulhas

Constantia - Cape Town

Question 16

What style of wine best succeeds in Gimblett Gravels?

Answer 16

Syrah and Bordeaux style blends in Hawkes Bay

Question 17

What style of wine is Occhio di Pernice?

Answer 17

Rose version of vin santo with a minimum 50% Sangiovese added to the white grapes

Question 18

Where is Oltrepo Pavese Classico DOCG?

Answer 18

Lombardy

Traditional method sparkling and still wines from Pinot Nero

Question 19

Name the three PDO zones of Peleponnese

Answer 19

Nemea

Mantinia

Patras

Question 20

Name three dessert wine DOCs of Sicily based on Muscat

Answer 20

Moscato di Noto

Moscato di Siracusa

Moscato di Pantelleria

Question 21

What three regions in Anjou Saumur are likely to pick in Tries?

Answer 21

Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux de l’Aubance

Quarts de Chaume

Question 22

What grape is produced in the “Rancia” wine?

Answer 22

Sangiovese

Felsina

Question 23

Define the highest to lowest level of ABV for: Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd

Answer 23

Steinfeder is lightest: max alcohol 11.5%

Federspiel alcohol range 11.5%-12.5%

Smaragd min alcohol 12.5%

Question 24

Name 4 producers of Chambertin Clos de Beze

Answer 24

Armand Rousseau

Bruno Clair

Faiveley

Robert Groffier

Question 25

Name the subzones of San Luis Obispo

Answer 25

Adelaida District, Arroyo Grande Valley, Creston District, Edna Valley, El Pomar District, Paso Robles, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, Templeton Gap District, York Mountain

Question 26

Whic subzone of San Luis Obispo recently applied to be separated into 11 zones?

Answer 26

Paso Robles

Question 27

What caused Joseph Drouhin to open a property in Willamette Valley?

Answer 27

Seeking a more marginal climate for Pinot Noir and seeing outstanding results in French competition

Question 28

Where in Spain is the Gyropalette machine most used?

Answer 28

Penedes Spain

Question 29

Name the most famous vineyard in the following communes Urzig Ungstein

Answer 29

Urzig - Wurzgarten Ungstein - Weilberg

Question 30

Which grape is a major contributor of Alentejano?

Answer 30

Trincadeira

Question 31

Why styles of wine are in Bairrada Portugal?

Answer 31

White (Branco) Rose (Rosado) Red (Tinto) Sparkling (Vinho Espumante)

Question 32

Name two regions of Aconcagua that currently grow Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 32

Casablanca San Antonio

Question 33

What is the soil type for Pomerol?

Answer 33

Sand, gravel, clay, with a subsoil of iron pan and rich clay (crasse de fer)

Question 34

Where are the following Crus from and what class are they? Paive Kirwan Guignard

Answer 34

Pavie - St. Emilion Grand Crus Class A Kirwan - Margaux (Cantenac) Third Growth Guignard - Sauterns Second Growth

Question 35

What is the soil type of Cornas?

Answer 35

Naked granite soil (gore)

Question 36

What style of wine and grape is the Mittelburgenland DAC known for?

Answer 36

Racy reds from Blaufrankisch